Rockets Have Interest In Marcus Smart

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart could find himself on a new team this week. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Houston Rockets are interested in acquiring Smart in a deal involving swapping the No. 3 and No. 9 picks, which would help the Grizzlies draft Donovan Clingan. Smart, a Texas native, saw his 2023-24 […]

2024 NBA Mock Draft: First Round Predictions

We have just wrapped up another exhilarating and competitive NBA season that saw the Boston Celtics steamroll their way through the playoffs yet again to hang banner 18, and now we are officially in the offseason. Today, Rotoballers, I will be doing an NBA mock draft. Just so you understand, this mock draft is going […]

Timberwolves Give Chris Finch A Four-Year Extension

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch agreed to a four-year contract extension with the club on Monday, keeping him at the helm through the 2027-28 campaign. The 54-year-old has had a positive impact on Minnesota since taking over, amassing a 160-127 overall record, including a 56-26 record in 2023-24. Finch has also been instrumental in […]

Cavaliers Hiring Kenny Atkinson As Head Coach

The Cleveland Cavaliers are ending their search for a new head coach after letting J.B. Bickerstaff go near the end of May. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the newest head coach of the franchise will be Golden State Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson. The former Brooklyn Nets head coach has 11 seasons of assistant coaching experience […]

Suns A Possible Landing Spot For Kris Dunn

The Phoenix Suns are believed to be a landing spot for free-agent guard Kris Dunn. According to Evan Sidery of ESPN, the 30-year-old combo guard could head to Phoenix on the veteran minimum after spending two seasons in Utah, where he started in 35 of his 88 appearances. Dunn has bounced around to five different […]

Cavaliers "Confident" About Reaching Extension With Donovan Mitchell

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell doesn't appear to be going anywhere this offseason. A fresh report from NBA insider Shams Charania notes that the Cavaliers are "confident" about reaching a contract extension soon with Mitchell. Charania adds that the team is also in the "final stages" of deciding its new head coach. Mitchell has enjoyed […]

Chris Paul Expected To Draw Interest From Lakers And Clippers As Free Agent

Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul has been linked with a move back to Los Angeles. NBA insider Marc Stein believes that Paul would draw interest from both the Clippers and Lakers if he hits free agency. However, he adds that interest in bringing him to the Lakers "might not be unanimous within the […]

Kyle Lowry Expected To Re-Sign With 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry is expected to return to the team for the 2024-25 campaign. Lowry is a free agent after completing a short-term deal with his hometown team. The Knicks and Clippers have reportedly kept tabs on him, but according to NBA insider Marc Stein, the 38-year-old is "widely" expected to re-sign […]

Luka Doncic Uncertain For Pre-Olympic Qualifier

According to NBA reporter Grant Afseth, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (knee, ankle, chest) is uncertain to participate in the pre-Olympic qualifying tournament. The multi-time All-Star finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging a career-high 33.9 points, 9.8 assists, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.4 steals. He played nearly as well in the postseason. However, Doncic battled various […]

Jeremy Sochan Preparing For The Olympics

According to Nick Moyle of The San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Jeremy Sochan (ankle) was cleared to resume basketball activities and is currently training with the Polish national team ahead of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The 2022 No. 9 overall pick had a decent sophomore season, averaging 11.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.4 […]

Ja Morant To Resume Basketball Activities Soon

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) is expected to resume basketball activities in the next two weeks. "I hate being around basketball and not being able to play," said Morant at his youth basketball camp. "I don't got too much longer. I can wait to make sure I'm able to play and be cleared when […]

Malik Monk Agrees To New Contract With Kings

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (knee) plans to sign a four-year, $78 million contract to remain with the team. The 26-year-old was in the running to win the Sixth Man of the Year award last season, averaging career-highs in points (15.4) and assists (5.1). Unfortunately, he suffered a knee injury […]

JJ Redick Named Head Coach Of The Lakers

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, JJ Redick agreed to a four-year deal to become the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. UConn head coach Dan Hurley declined an offer to coach the club. However, Los Angeles will now settle for Redick, who had a 15-year career in the National Basketball Association. However, this […]

OKC Acquires Alex Caruso From The Bulls

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, OKC acquired guard Alex Caruso from Chicago in exchange for Josh Giddey. With Plenty of scorers on the Thunder's roster, the team needed to focus on upgrading things on the defensive end. Caruso obviously fits the bill, considering he is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the […]

Josh Giddey Traded To Chicago

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bulls acquired guard Josh Giddey from OKC. In exchange, the Thunder received guard Alex Caruso. Chicago was expected to be active this offseason to bolster the roster. With Lonzo Ball (knee) still without a return timetable, the move was made to acquire a playmaker. Giddey just completed his third […]

Pistons Making A Coaching Change After Firing Monty Williams

ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that the Detroit Pistons will have a new head coach next season after firing Monty Williams on Wednesday. The move is a dramatic turn for the franchise after Williams signed a historic six-year, $78 million contract last year. The 2023-2024 season was difficult for Pistons fans after […]

Patty Mills Hopes To Continue Career

Miami Heat point guard Patty Mills wants to continue his playing career. Mills will turn 36 in August but is eager to remain in the NBA after splitting the 2023-24 campaign between Atlanta and Miami. "I take really good care of myself and my body and the plan is to continue to play until the […]

Kyrie Irving Limited To 15 Points In Game 5 Loss

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving managed only 15 points on 5-for-16 shooting in Monday's 106-88 Game 5 loss against Boston. The Mavericks offense struggled right from the off, and Irving was forced to watch his former team celebrate the championship in the end. He was 3-for-9 with the three-ball and picked up three rebounds, nine […]

Luka Doncic Ends Finals With Historic Numbers

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic recorded 28 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and three steals as his squad failed to extend the NBA Finals against Boston on Monday. Doncic received very little support from his teammates in a 106-88 defeat. It was a disappointing finish to an otherwise outstanding campaign for Doncic, who led […]

Monty Williams Set To Remain With Pistons

Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams is expected to remain at the helm for another season. Williams, who led the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals in 2021, signed a massive six-year, $78.5 million deal with the Pistons last offseason but had a miserable campaign with the team. Detroit finished bottom of the league for […]

Collin Sexton Could Be On The Move Again

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton could be involved in another trade only two seasons after arriving from Cleveland. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, there is a "belief" among rival executives that Sexton could be on the trade market this summer, along with Jordan Clarkson, who has already previously been linked with a move elsewhere. […]

Luka Doncic Expected To Play On Monday Night

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (chest) is probable for Game 5 of the NBA Finals versus the Boston Celtics. Besides receiving pain-killing injections, it doesn't appear the thoracic contusion is much of an issue for the multi-time All-Star. He's averaged 29.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 2.5 steals during the series. While Doncic has […]

Luka Doncic Leads Mavs To A Much-Needed Win

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (chest) scored a game-high 29 points in Friday's win over the Boston Celtics. He added five boards, five assists, and three steals. Doncic entered this contest carrying an injury designation because of a thoracic contusion. But, as expected, he was on the floor for Game 4. The 25-year-old failed to […]

Tyrese Haliburton Making Progress With Recovery

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) reported he's progressing in his recovery from another hamstring injury sustained during the Eastern Conference Finals. "The hamstring is good," said Haliburton during an interview on Friday. "Today, I ran for the first time at full speed." The 24-year-old is coming off another productive season, amassing 20.1 points, 10.9 […]

Clippers Targeting Jeff Van Gundy For Assistant Coach

The Los Angeles Clippers are in the market for a new assistant coach after Dan Craig left for the Chicago Bulls. One name on their list is none other than former head coach and broadcaster, Jeff Van Gundy. This year, since he was let go by ESPN, he has served as a consultant for the […]

Donovan Mitchell Expected To Sign Extension With Cavs

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is one of the bigger dominoes in this coming offseason landscape. At first, there were hesitations and worries around the league that Mitchell would not stay in Cleveland. Now, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, there's a "league-wide expectation" that Mitchell and the Cavs are going to agree on […]

Dennis Schroder Wants To Remain In Brooklyn

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder reiterated to his hometown reporters that he wanted to remain with the team. The veteran guard said, "I'd definitely like to stick around for the long haul. My agent and I feel like the Nets liked how I contributed." In 29 games with the Nets this season, Schroder averaged 14.6 […]

Luka Doncic Probable For Friday Evening

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (chest) is probable for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against Boston on Friday night. He has a thoracic contusion, resulting in several pain-killing injections ahead of Game 3 on Wednesday night. But the Mavs are just one loss away from losing the series, so there's basically no chance he […]

Luka Doncic Fouls Out For First Time In Postseason Career

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic hit an unwanted milestone in Wednesday's Game 3 loss to the Celtics, fouling out for the first time in his postseason career. Playing in his 51st playoff contest, Doncic picked up two quick fouls in crunch time and was forced to sit out the final 4:12 of action. He […]

Kyrie Irving Puts Up 35 Points In Losing Effort

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving led all scorers with 35 points on 13-for-28 shooting in Wednesday's Game 3 loss to Boston. After amassing only 28 points across the first two games of the Finals, Irving had by far his best performance of the series, but the Mavericks still couldn't get a win on the board. […]